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Avian flu quarantine lifted in Okanogan County


Feb 25, 2015
The Washington State Department of Agriculture today lifted two avian influenza quarantines that had been in place in parts of…




2013 Fire Season Off to an Early Start…Be Ready: Attend a Firewise Workshop June 1


May 20, 2013
Okanogan Conservation District is coordinating six Firewise workshops throughout the county this summer. The first of these will…

Emphasis Patrols Coming in June


May 15, 2013
Teens who choose to drink alcohol risk serious consequences that can affect their future, so the Omak Police Department with…

This is election filing week in Washington state

Okanogan Country Radio News


May 13, 2013
This is election filing week in Washington state. Candidates for local, state and federal office are required to declare their…

Omak Selects Superintendent

By NCBI


May 06, 2013
The Omak school board announced the selection of Erik Swanson for the position of superintendent beginning July 1, 2013.  …

Butler Hired by Three Rivers Hospital


May 05, 2013
Former PUD Commissioner Trish Butler has been hired by Three Rivers Hospital as the new Payroll and Accounts Payable Clerk. …